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Dr Jabadski Apr 1, 2024 9:26 am

250 easy points (Reddit):

Feel good chemicals pumped after workout - endorphins
Doping - Human Growth Hormone
Rosie Ruiz - Boston marathon
Default daily step goal in Fitbit - 10,000
80s Aerobics videos - Jane Fonda
HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training
Event not Olympic Pentathlon- Cycling
End of yoga pose: savasana
Where did Zumba originate: Columbia
Which muscle is the largest & strongest? Gluteus Maximus
Exact distance of marathon race - 26.2 miles
Fad workout equipment that went viral - Shake Weight
Racing lanes in Olympic swimming pool - 8
80s Aerobics videos model - Jane Fonda
Rosie Ruiz caught cheating to break the record of this race. - Boston Marathon
BONUS - New addition to Bilt's Neighborhood fitness studio with ballet inspired name - Pure Barre

Smiley90 Apr 1, 2024 1:09 pm

How did everyone do for rentfree? I got 10k and placed 42'000 LOL not even close.

josephstern Apr 1, 2024 1:37 pm


Originally Posted by Smiley90 (Post 36127213)
How did everyone do for rentfree? I got 10k and placed 42'000 LOL not even close.

11K - like 35,00

not at all surprised

Dr Jabadski Apr 1, 2024 2:48 pm


Originally Posted by Smiley90 (Post 36127213)
… I got 10k ...


Originally Posted by josephstern (Post 36127299)
11K - …

Are those Rent Free game mock/moot points? (Or as we used to say about all foreign currencies during Nimitz Med Deployment 1987, before the Euro and when it seemed like we had to deal with a different currency every 2-3 weeks, “bongo bucks” :D. I probably shouldn’t complain, at least we got some liberty ports :tu:.)

I did even worse and of course had to watch a 3 minute video before Bilt would let me see my results :td:.

Anyone get any actual Bilt Rewards points out of it?

Smiley90 Apr 1, 2024 2:49 pm


Originally Posted by Dr Jabadski (Post 36127503)
Are those Rent Free game mock/moot points? (Or as we used to say about all foreign currencies during Nimitz Med Deployment 1987, before the Euro and when it seemed like we had to deal with a different currency every 2-3 weeks, “bongo bucks”. I probably shouldn’t complain, at least we got some liberty ports.)

I did even worse and of course had to watch a 3 minute video before Bilt would let me see my results.

Anyone get any actual Bilt Rewards points out of it?

They're just the score in the game for the rentfree game. Not related to bilt points themselves, just the quiz score.

Dr Jabadski Apr 1, 2024 2:57 pm


Originally Posted by Smiley90 (Post 36127505)
They're just the score in the game for the rentfree game. Not related to bilt points themselves, just the quiz score.

:td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td:

11 thumbs down. (Why 11? Because 10 is too few and 12 is too many ;).)

(Thumbs down not to you, thank you for explaining to you, thumbs down to Bilt for the deliberately deceitful manner in which they designed and displayed this game, having us think for a moment that we’d get some actual Bilt rewards points.)

Smiley90 Apr 1, 2024 3:59 pm


Originally Posted by Dr Jabadski (Post 36127529)
:td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td: :td:

11 thumbs down. (Why 11? Because 10 is too few and 12 is too many ;).)

(Thumbs down not to you, thank you for explaining to you, thumbs down to Bilt for the deliberately deceitful manner in which they designed and displayed this game, having us think for a moment that we’d get some actual Bilt rewards points.)

I mean, I don't think there was any false advertising? I'm sure SOME people got some point. They always said it was only going to be the top what, 500 people? Clearly we weren't among those :D

notquiteaff Apr 1, 2024 4:44 pm

Did I miss something or is there no rent day promo (transfer bonus etc.) this time? Last year on 4/1 was the Hyatt fast track promo that got me started with Bilt.

josephstern Apr 1, 2024 5:01 pm


Originally Posted by notquiteaff (Post 36127775)
Did I miss something or is there no rent day promo (transfer bonus etc.) this time? Last year on 4/1 was the Hyatt fast track promo that got me started with Bilt.

This month it was some deals for extra exercise classes when you buy one.

Relatively underwhelming, for sure.

Dr Jabadski Apr 1, 2024 5:13 pm


Originally Posted by Smiley90 (Post 36127680)
… I'm sure SOME people got some point. …

Technically and literally you are correct, just like Geico “could” save you 15% (but could also cost you twice as much) and Bitcoin has real value (not). But in the spirit of loyalty programs it was relatively deceptive.


Originally Posted by notquiteaff (Post 36127775)
… is there no rent day promo (transfer bonus etc.) this time? ...

Correct, just a bunch of fitness related promos; free workouts, use Bilt points for products. (Possibly more cost cutting by offering promos which probably appeal to far fewer people and probably cost Bilt much less?)

Smiley90 Apr 1, 2024 5:17 pm


Originally Posted by Dr Jabadski (Post 36127819)
Technically and literally you are correct, just like Geico “could” save you 15% (but could also cost you twice as much) and Bitcoin has real value (not). But in the spirit of loyalty programs it was relatively deceptive.

Correct, just a bunch of fitness related promos; free workouts, use Bilt points for products. (Possibly more cost cutting by offering promos which probably appeal to far fewer people and probably cost Bilt much less?)

I mean - before, it was 2 people.get rent free. Now it was 2 people get rent free and 498 get some free points. Strict improvement? I'm not sure where there was any deceit.

rewqion Apr 1, 2024 5:18 pm


Originally Posted by Smiley90 (Post 36127680)
I'm sure SOME people got some point.

Was one; 27k > ~400 rank > 100 points

josephstern Apr 1, 2024 5:23 pm


Originally Posted by Dr Jabadski (Post 36127819)
Technically and literally you are correct, just like Geico “could” save you 15% (but could also cost you twice as much) and Bitcoin has real value (not). But in the spirit of loyalty programs it was relatively deceptive.

Correct, just a bunch of fitness related promos; free workouts, use Bilt points for products. (Possibly more cost cutting by offering promos which probably appeal to far fewer people and probably cost Bilt much less?)

I have to say, I really, really do not feel deceived here. I did not think for a second that I was getting those points. In fact, I didn't really understand what you were talking about at first.

I have met people who think that if they have 5,000 frequent flyer miles, that they can use them for a 5,000 mile flight . . . I see the rationale in hindsight, but it's just not logical.

Dr Jabadski Apr 1, 2024 9:43 pm


Originally Posted by josephstern (Post 36127841)
… people who think that if they have 5,000 frequent flyer miles, that they can use them for a 5,000 mile flight . . .

That thought process never entered my mind, I’ve been playing the points and miles game for about 40 years, far too long for such naivete.


Originally Posted by josephstern (Post 36127841)
… I did not think for a second that I was getting those points. In fact, I didn't really understand what you were talking about at first...

Different stokes for different folks. I did the Rent Free game as soon as it was available, about 5-6 days ago. I barely and vaguely remembered the rules; some people would get free rent, a bunch more would get some points. Today, when I logged in to check my results, it was a relatively lengthy process which involved watching a video as they rehashed the 3 questions and indicated how many bongo (game) points I earned for each question. For a fleeting moment slight spatial disorientation led me to think I was earning 7000 or 9000 Bilt Rewards points … until I saw “#52,932, better luck next time”.

To me, that’s a pretty good definition of deceit and/or “bait and switch”. Bilt could just as easily have stated each person’s rank without disclosing the number of bongo points. My relative rank was significant for determining free rent or Bilt points, my number of bongo points was of less significance than the amount of lint in my navel (belly button) :D.

Jonesdds Apr 1, 2024 10:01 pm

Card Declined!
 
Made a couple of large charges today, LIttle of $6K and then about $4300. Relatively new card holder and thought it was time to take care of the 2x Rent day for non-bonused charges. First charge fine, second charge declined. Received a text about both if I recognized the charges, texted Y. Still declined on second charge again, called and talked to fraud department, still declined. Waited a few hours, tried again, declined, called again, still not happening. Never experienced such a ridiculous experience. Not uncommon on large charges to my Citi or chase cards to have some issues but for this amount to have it never be possible to charge the second amount.....insane. Was able to charge a small $75 charge and then a $2000 charge later but clearly because the large second charge in the AM was initially declined it was never going to happen again. Not happy!

$30K CL so nowhere near that. Was the first time I'd charged anywhere near $10K plus but not resolvable...?


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